It is a start of a new chapter in Selwyn's life. He is finally going to start high school, he is going to make all sorts of friends and have all kinds of fun. At least that's what he thought was going to happen.

What actually happens is while all the freshman are aimlessly wondering around the campus waiting for their first day to begin so they can get instructions or at least some kind of direction to follow.

A lot of the freshmen are really nervous or confused about what they are supposed to do. Selwyn on the other hand has other things on his mind however…

“Hey! I'm Selwyn. It's nice to meetcha!” The squirrel holds out his hand to a pair of felines who just stares at him for a few seconds before scoffing and walking away.

Selwyn looks a bit crestfallen for a moment before donning a huge smile and moving along to the next group of students.

After 20 more students who just ignored Selwyn at the nicest or downright insulted him at the meanest. The squirrel was ready to just give up when he sees a short bat sitting on a bench right next to the science block building.

Selwyn decides it couldn't hurt to try 1 more time and sits next to the bat. It was clear to the squirrel that this other freshmen was pretty lonely.

“Hey. What are ya doing all by yourself?” Selwyn gives him a soft smile while he leans forward, clearly trying to give a bit of reassurance.

“Oh well… None of my friends from middle school came here. So I'm kind of lost on what to do.” The young bat looked at Selwyn with sad but kind eyes as he says this. Selwyn gives him a light pat on the back.

“Well I'm Selwyn and consider me your new best friend.” Selwyn gives the bat a huge smile and jumps up from the bench, turning around and holds his hand out.

The other freshman is shocked at the sudden friendship he is being offered. The bat takes the hand and is pulled off of the bench, “Whoa! Uh hey Selwyn, my name is Baxter.”

“Well Bax. Do you wanna take a look around the school? I didn't make it to the open evening so I don't really know the layout.” Selwyn says with a sheepish smile while he tugs on his arm.

Baxter stumbles a bit trying to keep his footing while he is tugged. Selwyn is a bit overbearing but he somehow managed to bring a smile to Baxter's face.

“Well my brother went here when he was in high school. I didn't come here much but I do know the  layout of the school.” Baxter strains to say this as he tries to pull his arm from the overzealous squirrel. “I can show you! You just have to let go of my arm!”

Selwyn finally notices that the bat has been trying to pull away from him and lets go with an awkward laugh, “Oh! Sorry. Yeah just show the way around.”

Baxter smiles and begins to walk back towards the science block, the squirrel right behind him. He is glad to have a new friend and if there was 1 thing he can definitely say about Selwyn; he's very friendly.

He could tell they were going to be good friends...